The Canadian Chapter of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) is thrilled that the annual ISA conference, ASSETS, will be hosted in the vibrant city of Montreal, Quebec this year. This marks a significant occasion, as it is the first time in over a decade that the ISA will hold its flagship conference in …
The Canadian Chapter of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) is proud to announce the election of a new Executive Committee for its Chapter, marking another milestone in the Chapter’s long history and setting the stage for a future of continued excellence and innovation in the personal property appraisal profession in Canada.
The Canadian Chapter …
For the first time, the Canadian Chapter of the ISA proudly made its presence known at Art Toronto, Canada’s premier art fair, which took place from October 26th to 29th, 2023. This event marked a significant milestone for our organization, allowing us to step directly into the limelight of Canada’s vibrant art scene. Our …
Personal property appraising is a growing profession. As Canada prepares for the largest transfer of wealth in history, third party expertise in high-value personal property is in demand from estate lawyers, insurance companies, cultural institutions and government agencies.
A personal property appraiser is a professional who develops and reports an opinion of value on items …
Mixing on-the-job knowledge with professional development
“Third-party expertise in high-value personal property is in demand from estate lawyers, insurance companies, cultural institutions and government agencies,” states Kelly Juhasz, president of the Canadian Chapter of the International Society of Appraisers…The Society has just introduced a new student membership so that emerging professionals can access some of …
Are Your Appraiser’s Credentials Real? Recently, ISA appraisers and their clients have noticed numerous advertisements and promotional material from other personal property appraisers who may have completed a Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) course and describe themselves as a “USPAP Certified Appraiser.” Others may deem their appraisal reports “USPAP Certified Appraisals.” Both …
London Sale Sets World Record for Picasso Ceramics
June 21, 2013: A ceramic vase by Pablo Picasso, which has sold for a new world record price of almost £1 million for ceramics by the artist at a Christie’s sale (photo from Christies). PABLO PICASSO (Spanish, 1881-1973) Large Vase with Veiled Women (Grand Vase …
